About

Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, I spent the first 19 years of my life there, immersed in a world of creative exploration. With interests ranging from dance and clothing design to a deep love for drawing, I spent much of my childhood watching cartoons and sketching. As a child, I was always lost in my daydreams, creating imaginary worlds, characters, and stories, which allowed me to escape the confines of reality. This ability to escape reality led me to writing, and eventually, I realized that the only way to bring these visions to life was through film.
At 19, I moved to Stirling, Scotland, to study at the University of Stirling, and spent a year abroad at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. I graduated with a degree in Global Cinema, eager to turn my creative dreams into cinematic reality.

With a keen eye for detail, I excel in various aspects of filmmaking, including camera movement, frame composition, editing, lighting, set design, and scriptwriting. I possess a strong ability to visualize the final product with clarity and precision. My passion lies in managing multiple projects, overseeing them from concept development through execution and delivery, while ensuring all budget and scheduling requirements are met and maintaining a focus on creativity and quality.

Throughout my career, I have worked on a diverse range of projects, including live events, short films, features, and music videos. I’m passionate about every aspect of filmmaking – whether it’s writing, directing, producing, or diving into camera work, lighting, sound, and editing. Some of my proudest accomplishments include Under The Skin (2014), a documentary that won Best Factual and Best Edit at the Scottish Students Royal Television Society in 2015, as well as two Awards of Merit at the Best Shorts Competition in 2020 for Women Filmmakers and Viewers Impact/Message Delivery. It’s A Girl! (2021), a psychological drama, was screened at the Sofia Pride Film Festival and won multiple awards, including Best Director at the Golden Wheat Awards, Best European Women Director at the Continental Film Awards, and Jury Special Selection at The Gladiator Film Festival. Additionally, Conversation (2021), a comedy-drama, was a finalist at the Accord Cine Fest, and my latest short film, Paradise is currently making its way through the festival circuit, with notable wins including Best Drama Short Film at the Onyko Films Awards and both Best Drama Short Film and Best Director at the Inside Film Festival. It marks a significant milestone in my career, being my first film written in Bulgarian and shot entirely in Bulgaria. The project also stands out for its strong Bulgarian and female-driven crew. Paradise had its live premiere in February 2024, marking a significant moment in its journey and adding to its growing recognition on the festival circuit.

I’m now working as a freelance writer, director and filmmaker, splitting my time between London, Bulgaria, and the USA – always looking for my next great story to tell.